24/05/2026
βοΈ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT AHEAD OF TOMORROWβS SHOW βοΈ
We would like to highlight the ongoing risks associated with Strangles and Equine Influenza (Equine Flu). These highly contagious diseases remain a concern, and vigilance from ALL horse owners is essential.
We would like to remind all competitors of the importance of maintaining high standards of biosecurity to help protect the health and welfare of all horses attending, our own horses, and the wider equine community.
We kindly ask all visitors to follow the guidance below:
π Ensure all horses are fully vaccinated and compliant with current vaccination requirements (Horses that are not vaccinated will not be permitted on site)
π Passports must be presented before unloading
π Please do not attend if your horse, or any horse on your yard, is showing signs of illness, respiratory symptoms, or any viral infection.
π Horses should be returned to their lorry, trailer or stable area between classes and should not be congregated in groups around the venue.
π Hand grazing is not permitted anywhere on the venue grounds.
π Competitors are encouraged to maintain sensible distancing from others where possible.
π Please do not share tack, equipment, water buckets or grooming items.
π No access is permitted to the yard or private stables at any time.
Maintaining strong biosecurity practices is one of the most effective ways we can collectively protect our horses and keep competitions running safely.
With temperatures looking high tomorrow we would advise everyone to take extra care in managing their horses in the heat. Please consider a shorter, more efficient warm-up and cool them down thoroughly after competing. Due to bio security measures, outside attendees will not be permitted to use shared water troughs situated in the arenas and are instead advised to bring their own bucket.
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to welcoming you tomorrow!
Team Bowesπ